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A Baltimore Beacon

Chris & Darla Phillips

For those who know them the names of Milt & Rosemarie Wiley, immediately bring to mind a picture of a loving couple who work continuously and unselfishly to enrich their relationship while at the same time encouraging other couples to make their relationships better by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. From that picture begins a slide show that includes them presenting WWME Weekends; traveling the length of Maryland as well as to Washington and Virginia to show their love and support for the Weekend couples that they pray for; arriving first to serve as the ‘hosts’ for numerous gatherings by setting up and preparing coffee and snacks for team gatherings, World Marriage Day events, Weekend Reunions and the Area Advent Party”. In July of 2005, their smiles and enthusiasm served as a “Beacon” of welcome to those of you who may have met them at the 2005 National Convention in Towson, Maryland, where they served as one of the co-chairs for the Hospitality Committee.

Recently that “Beacon” grew brighter as Milt & Rosemarie once again showed their commitment to the values of WWME, especially Daily Dialogue. On March 2, 2006, they reached 1000 DAYS OF CONTINUOUS DIALOGUE and are still going strong.

Like many of us, after their weekend in May of 1992, Milt & Rosemarie began to dialogue daily. They were religious about this, but in today’s world other things come up and again, like many of us, they may have missed a day here or there but they always dialogued. Then about three years ago, they made a decision to renew their commitment to make their dialogue a daily priority. March 2nd marked 1000 days of living out that renewed commitment. On that day they reached 1000 days of continuous daily dialogues and they are still counting! Just think, 1000 days of love letters and love shared in open intimate dialogue with one another. What a wonderful example to all of us that a radical lifestyle is possible even in today’s world!

In the words of Charles & Mary Carol DiPaula, the area leadership couple for Baltimore:

"We feel rejuvenated when we consider all that they do for our community. They are like a cool breeze on a hot summer day. Milt & Rosemarie like to remain in the background, never looking for a thank you or any acknowledgement. They simply do whatever is needed. They have always been supportive of leadership, team, community, the Weekend, newly encountered couples, and their church. What more can we say! They are a 'Baltimore Beacon', a lighthouse for all to see."

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